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Samoa is in Oceania, and consists of a group of islands in the South Pacific Ocean, about half way between Hawaii and New Zealand. The climate is tropical with a rainy season (November to April), and a dry season (May to October).

The official language is English. Samoan is the national language. The main religion is Christianity.

The economy of Samoa has traditionally been dependent on development aid, private family remittances from overseas, and agricultural exports. Agriculture employs two-thirds of the labour force, and furnishes 90% of exports.

Expatriate business dress in Samoa is relatively casual. Expatriates seldom wear ties, but on formal occasions a lightweight suit may be worn.

The security risk for expatriates in Samoa is low. Risks include petty theft and low levels of violent crime.

The currency of Samoa is the Samoan Tala (WST).

Medical facilities are adequate for routine treatment. Up front payment is often required. Serious or complex medical treatment may require evacuation which can be expensive. Typhoid, hepatitis, filariasis and tuberculosis occur. Cases of Zika virus and Chikungunya virus have been reported.

The population of Samoa is 192,300 (2018 est.), while the inflation rate (CPI) is 1.5% for Samoa as at May 2017.

Xpatulator Hypothetical Tax for Samoa is based on the current personal income tax rates which are progressive up to 27%.

Cost Of Living

The cost of living for expatriates / professional migrants in Samoa as at 1 January 2019 is average in comparison to other places in the world.

In Samoa, the cost of each basket, based on local prices, compared to the international average, is categorized follows (Exact cost of living percentages only available in personalised reports):1) Alcohol (where available) & Tobacco: High2) Clothing: Very Low3) Communication: Very High4) Education: Very High5) Furniture & Appliances: High6) Groceries: High7) Healthcare: Average8) Household Accommodation: Very Low9) Miscellaneous: Very High10) Personal Care: High11) Recreation & Culture: Very High12) Restaurants Meals Out and Hotels: Very Low13) Transport: Low

Samoa is for example 4.5% more expensive than USA for groceries, -35.8% cheaper for household costs than UK, and 73.9% more expensive for transport costs than India.

Samoa is ranked as a high degree of hardship location.

The hardship premium for Samoa for an expat from Australia, is for example 20%, i.e. host location (Samoa) premium of 30% minus home (Australia) location premium of 10%.

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